Maintenance Technician

Job Summary

Maintain and repair mechanical/electrical/boiler systems throughout the facility; execute capital projects (installation, dismantling of equipment) and other various high-leveled maintenance tasks throughout the facility with the ability to work independently and efficiently to ensure timely production processes. Expected hours of work 40 hours a week with a varied shift schedule 8-10 hours shifts with occasional overtime and weekend hours. No travel required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work.
• Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems.
• Inspect or test damaged machine parts and mark defective areas or advise supervisors of repair.
• Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specific procedures.
• Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.
• Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair using hand tools, chain falls, jacks, cranes, or hoists.
• Record production, repair, and machine maintenance information.
• Read work orders and specifications to determine machines and equipment requiring repair or maintenance.
• Set up and operate machines and adjust controls to regulate operations.
• Transport machine parts, tools, equipment, and other material between work areas and storage, using cranes, hoists, or dollies.
• Collect and discard worn machine parts and other refuse in order to maintain machinery and work areas.
• Clean machines and machine parts, using cleaning solvents, cloths, air guns, hoses, vacuums, or other equipment.
• Adjust, install, fabricate, and make modifications of equipment to maintain or improve safety and quality of operational conditions or equipment efficiency.
• Comply and participate regulatory, Carlisle, And departmental policies, procedures, and standards (PSM, safety protocols, COS)
• Troubleshoot control systems, servo drives, motors, HMI's and PlCs.
• Calibrate controls instrumentation.
• Maintain and enhance electrical and PLC troubleshooting.
• Provide training to Maintenance technicians I & II as needed.
• Articulate to vendors/engineer's machine issue to resolve technical issues.
• Handle and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of measuring gauges such as tape measures.
• Knowledge of various hand and power tools.
• Prior experience operating a forklift.
• Working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Have boiler operator certification or ability to obtain boiler certification.
• Working knowledge of electrical codes including NEMA, etc. (NFPA 70E, Arc Flash)
• Industrial electrical AC/DC troubleshooting skills, including ability to utilize electrical instrumentation (megohmmeter).
• Complete knowledge of all plant equipment (level III).
• Ability to use hand& portable tools, gas and arc welder, forklift, pickup truck, testing equipment, tape measure, computer (shop floor and ERP).

Education and Experience:

• Required:
• Education - High School diploma or GED required or technical school.
• Three to five (3-5) years related maintenance experience.
• Previous experience in the following maintenance areas preferred: electrical, plumbing, carpentry, welding, and boiler.
• Mechanical background with rotating equipment. Hydraulic and pneumatic. Electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.
• PLC Knowledge.

Working Conditions:

• Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
• Exposure to hazardous mechanical, electrical and chemical substances/equipment.
• Confined workspaces.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1-10 LBS

X

• 11-20 LBS

X

• 21-40 LBS

X

• 41-50 LBS

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS

X

PUSHING OR PULLING:

• 1-40 LBS

X

• 41-50 LBS

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS

X

BENDING OR STOOPING

X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

X

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

X

WALKING

X

STANDING

X

SITTING

X

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES

X

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)

X

VISION

X

HEARING

X

DEXTERITY

X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

X

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Eye and hearing protection is required at all times on the production floor.
• Safety toe shoes (steel/composite).
• Flame Resistant rated Maintenance uniform provided.
• Other PPE as defined by management within assigned department.